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As an Oregonian living in the Twin Cities, I think Oregon is lucky not to have to deal with the hassle of a major league team. From legislative battles over state subsidies for ballparks to skyrocketing, elitist ticket prices to the major traffic problems that games create, it's just not worth it. Minor league baseball is much more in the spirit of Oregonian independence and there are three teams right on the I-5 corridor! As for college ball, more power to it. Let's not forget all those great community college teams that feed many of the powerhouse teams in the country.

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